Ford Ecosport: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the pin-type retainers, the clip, the screw and position the wheel liner aside.
   Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Remove the screws.
   Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)

1. NOTE: RH side only.

   Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector, detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the push pin.
   

1. NOTE: LH side only.

   Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector, detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the push pin.
   

1. Using the pliers squeeze the clips and position the strut aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Long Nose Pliers

1. Remove the stud and washer.
   

1. 1. Remove the screws.
      Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the clips and the rear air deflector.
      Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)

1. Remove the pushpins, release the tabs and remove the bumper cover.
   

1. With the help of an assistant.
   Remove the screws and the rear bumper cover.
   Torque:
      1.:   13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
      2.:   53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Inspect the bumper reinforcements for damage to the bumper cover gripping surfaces.
   

1. If required.
   Remove the screws and the damaged bracket.
   Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If replacing the rear bumper cover.
   Carry out the azimuth and elevation system checks.
   Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid, General Procedures).
   

1. If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
   Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).